Purchasing & Buying

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641058537Author David W TollenFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint American Bar AssociationPublisher American Bar AssociationWeight(grams) 152g

Every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the procurement and sourcing functions, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, Second...

In the novel The CPO: Transforming Procurement in the Real World, we meet Thomas Sutter, a German-American living in Dusseldorf and working as a procurement manager for a major global automobile manufacturer, Autowerke. On a chance encounter while flying...

Real world negotiation examples and strategies from one of the most highly respected authorities in the field This unique book can help you change your approach to negotiation by learning key strategies and techniques from actual cases. Through hard to...

Fashion buying, a key component in fashion retailing, is second only to design as a career option for fashion graduates. The buyer has a central role in influencing what consumers choose to wear and in determining whether a fashion retailing company...

Discover The Truth About Profitable Pricing#1 New Release in Business Pricing and Business Purchasing & BuyingThe ultimate guide to pricing mastery and value-based pricing, The Truth About Pricing helps you unlock the secrets of your buyers' minds,...

From supply chain management to entrepreneurship and social responsibility, The 30 Day MBA in International Business provides a comprehensive insight into this fascinating sector. It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of...

From the author of the modern business classic The Smartest Guys in the Room comes a damning indictment of late-stage capitalism-and the leaders that were brutally unprepared for a global pandemic.In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic made it painfully clear...

Keeping up with fast evolving technology is a challenge that every business leader faces. As organisations start to wake up to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it's becoming more important than ever to be able to utilise and exploit new digital...

Highly effective negotiation skills are an essential element of a purchasing and supply chain professional's toolkit. Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals provides a step-by-step approach to delivering winning negotiations and...

Local Content in Procurement is the first book of its kind. Recognizing the substantial economic and social value brought to host countries and local communities through the procurement practices of large private and public companies, this book by Dr...

Over the past decade organizations have faced relentless customer demand for better value at less cost, individual customization, greater choice, faster delivery, higher quality, exceptional service, and more recently - increased environmental and social...

A company's success is determined by its ability to utilize all its assets. Yet two assets often neglected by the boardroom are the amount it spends on goods and services and the expertise of the organisation's key suppliers. This highly accessible book...

With the rise of cloud services and the digitization of all business units, procurement managers need to understand how to buy technology services in order to generate revenue, drive innovation and retain customers. The Technology Procurement...

In order to buy well it is important to understand a few basic principles and apply a series of tools and approaches in given situations. The Buyer's Toolkit distills all the best practice tools for professional buying and negotiating into a simple,...

Twenty-first-century supply chains have evolved into world-wide inter-connected supply-and-demand networks comprising vastly more complex operations, with profound inter-dependencies and exposure to greater volatility in our uncertain world. The...

The business case for sustainability is clear and organizations are responding to the imperative to act. But with 50-70% of the change needed involving the supply base, procurement and supply chain functions are critical to success. Sustainable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781932159936Author Kirit PanditFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint J Ross PublishingPublisher J Ross PublishingWeight(grams) 526gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Delivering successful procurement programs has helped businesses like IKEA, Tesla and Nike maximize the potential of their resources and gain the competitive advantage. Learn how to develop similar strategies, that meet the needs of the business,...

Building from the previous two successful editions, The Procurement Models Handbook is an essential resource for everyone working in the procurement profession, including those selling directly to it. The authors provide the reader with a useful guide to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781508836018Author Mike WarrenFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

WINNER: 2021 Plume d'Or - Grand Prix ACA-Bruel Award. A Practical Guide to E-Auctions for Procurement provides guidance to procurement professionals on how to realize the potential of e-auctions. Now is the time to optimize your e-negotiation strategy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781419628467Author James Vincent LordFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint Booksurge PublishingPublisher Booksurge PublishingWeight(grams)...

How is it possible to sell a kitchen at 30 per cent below market price? Why are hot dogs cheaper in IKEA than in the supermarket? How can IKEA sell the Lack table at half the price it was when it was launched 35 years ago and how can it be achieved with...

First edition WINNER: ACA-Bruel 2015 - Prix des Associations Food supply chains are integral in ensuring that food makes it from the farm to the table. Understanding how these operate has never been more important. The new edition of Food Supply...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781505505191Author Mark HelmFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Soft Skills For Hard Business explores the deep link between and the relevance of Behavioural Sciences in the broad spectrum of Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management and more.About the AuthorDavid L...

As global supply chains become more complex, the need for expertise in their financial aspects grows. This book aims to equip students and professionals with the knowledge to navigate these complexities, ensuring efficient and resilient financial supply...

This is a concise, easy to understand guide on vehicle purchasing and fleet maintenance for the benefit of business and maintenance managers at all levels, plus students and academics. Not a textbook full of formulas but a guide containing both detail...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604271164Author Robert TrentFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint J Ross PublishingPublisher J Ross PublishingWeight(grams) 549gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Too many entrepreneurs push off planning for the sale of their business until the last moment. But for a business sell for what it's really worth-or even more-owners need to prepare for the sale from the very start, using the 6 Ps Method. In Exit...

Hyper competition and globalization mean that markets are changing. There is aggressive competition, shortening product life cycles, financial pressures and ever more demanding customers and consumers. Companies need to adopt new practices and new ways...

Leading Procurement Strategy is a must-read for all senior procurement executives wishing to further enhance their skill set, master the latest developments in procurement strategy and really come into their own as procurement leaders. The expert author...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903499405Author Stuart EmmettFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Liverpool Academic PressPublisher Liverpool Academic PressWeight(grams)...

Winner, 2022 Leonard L. Berry Marketing Book Award, American Marketing AssociationHow do leaders, managers, and proprietors go about the essential task of setting prices? What biases enter into this process, and why? How can a business debias its price...

When should organizations contract out services traditionally produced in-house? Is outsourcing another ephemeral management fad, or is it an efficient and effective means of delivering sevices and of adding value? What are the characteristics of...

This title covers all aspects of Services Procurement, including procurement objectives, outsourcing, quality maintenance, supplier relationship management and more.Book InformationISBN 9781903499535Author Stuart EmmettFormat PaperbackPage Count...

Why has Chrysler been twice as profitable as GM and Ford during the 1990s even though it is a much smaller company with plants that are less efficient than Ford's? Why does Toyota continue to have substantial productivity and quality advantages long...

Around the world, virtually every company is engaged in some form of effort intended to improve the processing that takes place across an end-to-end supply chain system as they work towards moving their organizations to the next level of performance...

Modern supply chains are enjoying new opportunities for innovation and growth. Build competitive advantage, optimize cost and encourage ethical business practices with the process of strategic sourcing. Effective Strategic Sourcing brings together...